Custom Decks and Patios in Sammamish, WA
Everybody loves a highly customized built and seasoned deck. These decks have a classic traditional history as a centerpiece for the exterior Pacific Northwest homestead.
We, at Higgason Construction in Sammamish, WA, offer a wide range of decking options, including Hardwood Decking, Composite Decking, Trex Composite Decking, and Custom Decking. Do you need help with deck and patio ideas for your outdoor spaces? Contact us today to schedule an in-home consultation.
We Build Lasting Decks & Patios
Decks are something that is rarely done properly in our opinion. One of the most common issues we see when it comes to decks is a general lack of knowledge exhibited by the contractor who built the deck. At Higgason Construction, we have tons of custom deck and patio ideas for you to think about before starting your project.
In the Pacific Northwest, it rained 48 inches in 2016. There are very few US locations with the volume of rain right here in the Issaquah, Sammamish, and East King County regions.
This is a problem when homeowners in the competitive region are struggling to find qualified builders to design and build a deck. They frequently find themselves dealing with contractors who are not experienced or knowledgeable about the long term effects and repercussions of heavy sustained Pacific Northwest precipitation on natural softwoods.
FYI: Composite materials are not immune either!
Pacific Northwest Decks
Water has a behavior. We call it water dynamics. The biggest killer of a natural wood or any material deck is standing water. Inadequate runoff, insufficient taper, and failed scupping of natural wood decks will leave standing water to pool on your deck. When water is left on any surface long enough it will rust, rot, or ruin any deck material.
Your deck can last for decades if it is built properly and maintained properly. This doesn’t have to cost more than composites, but it will require a homeowner who cares and knows they have ownership duties. This is in fact a large part of why home buyers look for seasoned and maintained natural wood decks. It shows care and ongoing commitment was made to the property.
Deck and Patio FAQ
Wood or composite for a deck in the Pacific Northwest?
Both work here if they are built for water. A properly built and maintained natural wood deck lasts for decades and does not have to cost more than composite; it does need a homeowner who will seal and care for it. Composite skips the sealing but is not immune to standing water either. We design the taper, runoff, and scupping so neither one holds water.
Do I need a permit to build a deck?
Most decks above grade do, and any deck attached to the house or with stairs and railings will. Your Higgason Homes Project Manager files the permit with your city and schedules the inspections, so you are not chasing paperwork.
How long will a natural wood deck last?
Decades, if it is built with proper drainage and maintained. The biggest killer of any deck is standing water: inadequate runoff, insufficient taper, and failed scupping let water pool and rot, rust, or ruin the surface. Get those right and a seasoned wood deck becomes a selling point for the house.
What decking do you build with?
Hardwood decking, composite decking, Trex composite decking, and fully custom decking, chosen for the site and the look you want. We show you samples at the free in-home consultation.
How much does a deck cost?
It is priced per project after the free in-home consultation. Size, height off grade, the decking material, railings, stairs, and whether a cover or outdoor kitchen is part of the plan move the number, and you get a written price before construction is scheduled.